Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.RoadbuildingFreezing, blinding conditions the norm for road crew on TV’s Alaska Mega MachinesMost state and local departments of transportations begin their roadwork seasons in the spring for a reason. By then, the freezing temperatures of winter are gone and the possibility of any delays is mostly eliminated. But for Alaska Interstate Construction (AIC), waiting for spring isn’t really an option. The company’s work is chronicled by Science […]June 8, 2016RoadbuildingConstruction of Burns Memorial Bridge in Mass. one of the more beautiful time-lapses you’ll seeIn November, the new and improved Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge was opened to the public following more than three years of construction. Construction on the new 870-foot bridge, which connects Worcester and Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, began in August 2012, according to a report from MassLive.com. Recently, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation released the time-lapse video below chronicling […]June 8, 2016Construction EquipmentLoader operator jailed for burying supervisor, beating him with a level in FloridaA Florida man is accused of burying his supervisor with a wheel loader before badly beating him with a level following an argument on a Volusia County jobsite last week. According to a report from Orlando’s WFTV, 32-year-old Erick Cox and supervisor Perry Byrd, 57, were seen arguing the morning of June 3 by witness Glen Heckman. Though […]June 7, 2016Construction EquipmentVacuworx intros the SS2, a vacuum lifting system for skid steersThough Vacuworx has been building vacuum lifting systems for excavators, wheel/track loaders and forklifts for nearly 20 years, the company is now launching its first attachment for skid steers. The new SS2 vacuum lifting system weighs in at just 98 pounds (when excluding the mounting plate) but enables a skid steer to lift up to […]June 7, 2016PickupsGM reveals new front end design for 2017 Chevy Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD with functional hood scoopThough GM isn’t ready to formally introduce the 2017 Silverado and Sierra Denali HD models, the automaker is drumming up excitement for the trucks’ release later this year by showing off a front-end design refresh highlighted by a functional hood scoop. The hood scoop is part of a new air intake system on the 2500 and 3500 […]June 6, 2016TechnologyCat details FLIR thermal imaging features on S60 phone; launches SDK for third-party app accessAs Cat readies to launch its latest smartphone, the S60, here in the U.S., the heavy equipment manufacturer is giving a few more details on all the functionality this phone’s built-in FLIR thermal imaging camera brings. Unveiled back in February, the S60 is the first smartphone to offer built-in thermal imaging. The embedded FLIR system highlights […]June 6, 2016WorkforceYear-long streak of construction jobs gains snapped, but unemployment hits 10-year lowFollowing a streak of 12 consecutive months without a loss in jobs, the U.S. construction industry has posted losses for two straight months. Though previously reported by preliminary data from the Labor Department as a month where construction employment increased by 1,000 jobs, the department’s latest revised data shows the industry actually lost 5,000 jobs during […]June 6, 2016RoadbuildingThis interactive map animates work commutes for the entire U.S.We’re all familiar with the mundane view from our daily commute to work, whether its the drone of bumper-to-bumper traffic or a picturesque rural highway drive. But what might it look like to see all of the thousands upon thousands of commuters converge upon their city of employment at once? Thanks to data analyst and systems […]June 6, 2016BusinessLiebherr reorganizes U.S. businesses under new umbrella companyGerman heavy equipment manufacturer Liebherr has announced that it will transition its current U.S.-based operations into a mixed-sales company called Liebherr USA. The reorganization went into affect June 1. A team of three managing directors will helm the company: Torben Reher; Peter Mayr, head of the Liebherr Construction Equipment division; and Daniel Pitzer, head of the […]June 3, 2016Construction EquipmentJohn Deere throws in extra year of powertrain/hydraulics coverage on compact equipment through OctoberFor a limited time John Deere is bolstering the factory warranty offered on all of its compact construction equipment to include a second-year powertrain and hydraulics warranty. The new warranty will be automatically applied to all Deere compact track loaders, skid steers, compact wheel loaders and compact excavators through October 2016 and includes a one-year, unlimited-hour warranty on […]June 3, 2016Previous PagePage 142 of 434Next PageTop StoriesPickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceRam is also rolling out two new models for its heavy-duty, 3/4-ton truck line: the Warlock and Black Express.Vintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventCompact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LThe DirtWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
